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Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/03 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
H
You must have:
* 9 9 8 7 0 2 3 8 4 0 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics A
(inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 4 9 0 3 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if the answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 A molecule is made up of 10 atoms in a row.
Which measurement is a typical size for this molecule?
A 1 × 10–15 m
B 1 × 10–13 m
C 1 × 10–11 m
D 1 × 10–9 m
Your answer [1]
2 A student holds a bar magnet above a paperclip. The paperclip is attracted to the bar magnet.
Magnet
Steel
paperclip
Thread
Blu-tack
Which row of the table correctly describes the bar magnet and paperclip?
Bar magnet Paperclip
A induced magnet induced magnet
B induced magnet permanent magnet
C permanent magnet induced magnet
D permanent magnet permanent magnet
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 A student makes a circuit using five identical lamps.
T
P S
Q R
A current of 5 A is measured at point P.
At which other point in the circuit is the current 5 A?
A Point Q
B Point R
C Point S
D Point T
Your answer [1]
4 The arrows on these scale diagrams represent forces acting on an elastic band.
In which diagram will the elastic band stretch?
A B
C D
Your answer [1]
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5 Which sentence about an atom is correct?
A Most of the mass is in the nucleus.
B The nuclear radius is much larger than the rest of the atom.
C The nucleus has a neutral charge.
D The nucleus is surrounded by positively charged electrons.
Your answer [1]
6 An object moves in a circular path at a constant speed.
Which description is correct?
A All of the forces acting on the object are balanced.
B The object moves with a constant velocity.
C The resultant force acts away from the centre of the circle.
D The resultant force acts towards the centre of the circle.
Your answer [1]
7 The arrows on these scale diagrams represent forces.
Which diagram shows the largest net force?
A B
C D
Your answer [1]
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Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Physics A (Gateway Science)
J249/03 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
H
You must have:
* 9 9 8 7 0 2 3 8 4 0 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics A
(inside this document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 4 9 0 3 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if the answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2024 [601/8651/3] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 339828/7 Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 A molecule is made up of 10 atoms in a row.
Which measurement is a typical size for this molecule?
A 1 × 10–15 m
B 1 × 10–13 m
C 1 × 10–11 m
D 1 × 10–9 m
Your answer [1]
2 A student holds a bar magnet above a paperclip. The paperclip is attracted to the bar magnet.
Magnet
Steel
paperclip
Thread
Blu-tack
Which row of the table correctly describes the bar magnet and paperclip?
Bar magnet Paperclip
A induced magnet induced magnet
B induced magnet permanent magnet
C permanent magnet induced magnet
D permanent magnet permanent magnet
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024
, 3
3 A student makes a circuit using five identical lamps.
T
P S
Q R
A current of 5 A is measured at point P.
At which other point in the circuit is the current 5 A?
A Point Q
B Point R
C Point S
D Point T
Your answer [1]
4 The arrows on these scale diagrams represent forces acting on an elastic band.
In which diagram will the elastic band stretch?
A B
C D
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024 Turn over
, 4
5 Which sentence about an atom is correct?
A Most of the mass is in the nucleus.
B The nuclear radius is much larger than the rest of the atom.
C The nucleus has a neutral charge.
D The nucleus is surrounded by positively charged electrons.
Your answer [1]
6 An object moves in a circular path at a constant speed.
Which description is correct?
A All of the forces acting on the object are balanced.
B The object moves with a constant velocity.
C The resultant force acts away from the centre of the circle.
D The resultant force acts towards the centre of the circle.
Your answer [1]
7 The arrows on these scale diagrams represent forces.
Which diagram shows the largest net force?
A B
C D
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024
